WILMINGTON — Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del., announces her nominations for 26 Delaware students for admission to United States Service Academies for the Class of 2028.

Each year, members of the United States Congress are charged with nominating top candidates for attendance at four service academies: the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, New York; the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland; the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado; and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, New York.

Rep. Blunt Rochester selected the 26 students after each student met with a selection panel that was composed of several community members, including active duty and retired service members.

“Serving our country in uniform requires courage and a commitment to a higher purpose, which is why I am honored to nominate these deserving students to our prestigious service academies,” said Rep. Blunt Rochester. 

“This year’s applicant pull consisted of many outstanding students, and I’m confident that all of this year’s applicants have bright futures ahead. I wish those nominated the best as they move forward in their journeys to serve our state and nation.”

Congresswoman Blunt Rochester’s nominations to the United States Military Academy:

• Nicolas Chavez Del Prado of Wilmington, St. Mark’s High School 
• Cole Fenice of Wilmington, Archmere Academy 
• Patrick Craig of Magnolia, Caesar Rodney High School
• Brett Cressman of Newark, Delaware Military Academy 
• Chad Dohl of Newark, St. Mark’s High School 
• Morgan Lewden of Wilmington, Legion of Honor School 
• Patrick Rowe of Bear, Salesianum 
• Patrick Sharkey of Milford, Milford Senior High School 

Congresswoman Blunt Rochester’s nominations to the United States Naval Academy:

• Jay Chagaris of Frederica, Lake Forest High School 
• Valerie Robles of Wilmington, Delaware Military Academy 
• Cole Fenice of Wilmington, Archmere Academy 
• Brianna Hammond of Felton, Lake Forest High School 
• Brett Cressman of Newark, Delaware Military Academy 
• Anthony Lembo of Dover, Admiral Farragut Academy 
• Augustine Musika of Lewes, Cape Henlopen High School 
• Benjamin Wright of Millsboro, Sussex Academy 
• Edward Houck of Lewes, Cape Henlopen High School 
• Dylan Simons of Seaford, Worcester Preparatory School 

Congresswoman Blunt Rochester’s nominations to the United States Air Force Academy:

• Jay Chagaris of Frederica, Lake Forest High School 
• Spencer Neidig of Hockessin, Tatnall School 
• Cole Fenice of Wilmington, Archmere Academy 
• Brianna Hammond of Felton, Lake Forest High School 
• Olivia Lewandowski of Camden, Caesar Rodney High School 
• Augustine Musika of Lewes, Cape Henlopen High School 
• Timothy Hammock of Magnolia, Caesar Rodney High School 
• Talia McCann of Newark, Cab Calloway School of the Arts 
• Aleynah Noriega of Dover, Mesa Ridge High School 
• Patrick Sharkey of Milford, Milford Senior High School 

Congresswoman Blunt Rochester’s nominations to the United States Merchant Marine Academy:

• Jay Chagaris of Frederica, Lake Forest High School 
• Nicholas Parsons of Rehoboth Beach, Sussex Academy 
• Jacob Walsh of Dover, First State Military Academy 
• Brianna Hammond of Felton, Lake Forest High School 
• Augustine Musika of Lewes, Cape Henlopen High School 
• Alexandra Pullella of Wilmington, Delaware Military Academy 
• Martin Cosgrove of Seaford, Sussex Academy 
• Patrick Craig of Magnolia, Caesar Rodney High School